LGBTQ+ Issues in the Workplace

Vincent Rizzo of Hinshaw and Culbertson joins the podcast to discuss LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions: https://www.hrc.org/resources/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-terminology-and-definitions

This week, Ted Clark, founding partner of Clark Baird Smith LLP shares his perspective on possible implications of the proposed Illinois constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 1 or Workers' Right Amendment, on public sector employers. Ted also authored a legal brief for the Illinois Municipal League on this topic, which can be viewed here. Ted graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. degree from Syracuse University and received a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. With over 45 years’ experience, Ted represents both public and private sector management clients with respect to a wide variety of collective bargaining and employment law matters, including mediation and interest arbitration.

Ron Holifield of SGR shares his perspective on the evolution of recruiting and retention, including the factors leading us to the great resignation and quiet quitting. Ron brings into the dialogue his 20 years of local government management experience, and his perspective from a top government recruiting firm working with local government clients all across the country. Anyone interested in following up with Ron, can contact him by email at [email protected]. https://www.governmentresource.com/

The hosts are joined by Jennifer Welch, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) to discuss the Dobbs decision and the impact of this decision on employers.

What do we individually and as employers need to know about the monkeypox virus? How is it transmitted, what are the symptoms, and what do we do to prevent the spread? All of this and more is discussed with the City of Evanston Director of Health and Human Services, Ikenga (Ike) Ogbo. Connect with Ike at https://ikengaogbo.com/ or by email at [email protected].  

Learn why the Act was originally passed and how it has been changed to address the current climate for policing. Hear from employment and labor attorneys, Jennifer A. Dunn and Melissa Sobota of Franczek, P.C. https://www.franczek.com/

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Cristina speaks with Clark Barid Smith partner Jim Powers with an overview of items covered at the IPELRA Legislative Wrap up.

Megan and Cristina speak with Justin Pisellini, owner of the 457 Consulting Group, on ways employers can educate themselves and staff on investing as well as how to find savings by benchnmarking and analyzing your plans.  Justin can be reached at 630-808-0761.

Megan and Cristina speak with Candace Fisher from HR Source about the number of employees leaving the workforce.  Candace can be reached at  [email protected].  Make sure you include her name in your message!